Cities and stadiums have increased access to shade, cooling areas, and water for spectators, as well as medical personnel stationed in fan zones, to prevent illness caused by extreme heat.
By Allice Galliott
Published on
01/07/2026 - 18:55 GMT+2
Temperatures this week are proving dangerous for players and fans, with a threatening heat dome covering central and eastern United States.
Heat index temperatures, which combine humidity and air temperature, are expected to rise above average. Concerns over extreme heat began months ago across the United States.
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